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Mountain Star Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Southern Utah University

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Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
The Magnuson Hotel Cedar City offers a convenient continental breakfast to start the day right. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, vending machines, and free self parking. The helpful staff's attention to detail ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave Non-pet friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave Non-Pet Friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pet-Friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pet-Friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking Non-Pet Friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, Non-Pet Friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 3 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, Non-Pet Friendly

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
190 South Main Street, Cedar City, UT, 84720

What's nearby

  • Southern Utah Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Utah Shakespeare Festival - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Southern Utah University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • America First Events Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cedar Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cedar City, UT (CDC-Cedar City Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Policy Kings Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪All American Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Centro Woodfired Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pizza Factory - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mountain Star Inn

Hotel near Southern Utah University
Located close to Southern Utah Museum of Art and Utah Shakespeare Festival, Mountain Star Inn provides free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mountain Star Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks

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Front of property

Motel 6 Cedar City, UT

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are required to download the property's elock mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 28 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

M star Cedar City Hotel
Magnuson Cedar City
M-Star Cedar City Utah
Magnuson Cedar City Cedar City
Magnuson Hotel Cedar City Hotel
Magnuson Hotel Cedar City Cedar City
Magnuson Hotel Cedar City Hotel Cedar City

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Star Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 28 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mountain Star Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Star Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– midnight for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Mountain Star Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Mountain Star Inn located?

Situated in Cedar City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Southern Utah University and Southern Utah Museum of Art. Utah Shakespeare Festival and Veteran's Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Mountain Star Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 666 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Magnussen is an older building, but well maintained. We have stayed here nearly every year for the past 7 years to attend the Shakespeare Festival. It's very reasonable price wise, walking distance to said festival, and the owner(s) (Mehda?) and staff are friendly, accommodating, and responsive. We will be staying here every year as long as we are attending the festival!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family, rooms are comfortable and a great customer service I definitely will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is older but rioms updatwd. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old hotel with quirky room layout. They keep it clean and staff is friendly. Full size refrigerator in the room is great if you’re on a long stay. It’s in the old downtown area of the city with many interesting shops and eateries. The price was the lowest in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good for a last minute stay, nothing longer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Max

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dr. Don

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a hotel but a family that owns and lives there and treats customers like their trash. Still waiting on my 150 deposit to be returned.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t complain too much because we needed a place that took dogs. But I won’t be giving it a five star review either. It felt like staying in a 3rd world country. The room was quite out of date and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

A. R.

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not thoroughly clean, no soap/toiletries, extremely limited breakfast (all carbs/no Protein or fruit), no night reading light, plus for large refrigerator.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manager was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and renovated. We decided to stay an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely what you think of when the term "roach motel" is brought up. The walls were filthy, there was some kind of mold growing on the phone, and something sticky was all over the little office chair. There was no toilet paper when we first arrived, the curtain grommets were broken and barely closed, and the air conditioner sounded like it was going to explode at any moment. The staff was friendly and the breakfast provided was nice, but overall definitely not somewhere I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Place Ever

The service was terrible and the rooms looked horrendous, as well as they didn't supply toilet paper, shampoo or any necessities, I would not recommend this place to anyone ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Noelani

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was very dated. Not bad, just dated. There were bulbs missing in the bathroom for what i assume is a heat lamp. The switch for the bathroom light was behind the full size fridge so we didnt even know it was there for 2 days. It was clean, though. The front desk/lobby was always locked so if we needed something, ie toliet paper we had to call the number with our cell.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We woke up to ants. The bed was very small for a king bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rommel

Reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t even get to stay lost out on 100$ just because the guy couldn’t add a guest cause apparently if your child is over the age of 5 they count as a “guest”
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crismar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention was terrible, they treated my wife and me badly. I recommend not having this hotel as an option
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
0 toilet paper. the "breakfast" was unsanitary. everything else was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We picked this hotel for its proximity to the Shakespeare Festival. Really couldn't beat how close it was--made for a lovely walk. Definitely a quirky little hotel. Our AC unit was falling off the wall and we could see light around it from outside so there is no way it was working correctly. Even though it was set to 68 I was so hot the first night. They do charge per person, which was annoying because I was paying for the two bed room anyway, and the two extra kids I had really didn't use up much resources. We did have a full size fridge in our room, bathroom had a heat lamp and bidet BUT the bathroom products weren't filled and our TP ran out the first day (they didn't leave an extra roll in the room). Breakfast options were pretty pared down and 50% were gone/empty with no one around to refill. I was more pleased with the price vis a vis the condition of the hotel before they charged me more for my two extra occupants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time I stayed at this hotel, it’s more like an INN. The staff is family owned and they keep their rooms nice. They offer refrigerator, microwave, large beds, cable TV, coffee maker and easy parking. It’s nice for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My only complaint was the parking was very tight, otherwise it fit my expectations for the price. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Left after being in room for 20 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They would not give us toilet paper and the shower wouldn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cedar City

Budget hotel that met my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was in the center of town and close to restaurants and shopping. The property was very old and repairs were only surface level. Old flooring, old AC unit, new sink in bathroom but old mirror with stickers on it. Holes in the walls not repaired. Dirty walls. Not very clean. Black hair on walls, in shower, on hair dryer handle. Bathroom door could not be closed. Tiles missing on shower floor. Would not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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